Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent PK Steven Hauschka has only hit three of his eight field goal attempts of at least 50 yards since joining the Seahawks.

The hawks have an amazing offence that can march down the field, however they are young and may not be the finishers that they will one day be. So a strong legged kicker is the answer to finishing those few drives that fall short. Yes talking about kickers is lame, but winning is not. So what FA would you take over Steven or how early in the draft would you pick a franchise kicker.

He'll be back. 3/8 from 50+ isn't "struggling." One of those was a nearly impossible 61 (?) yard attempt. Take that out of the equation and his numbers are right around the league average for 50+. And under 50 he's among the best in the game.

Yeah take the 61 yarder out of his attempts and he is 3/7 from 50+ which isn't horrible, I mean look at what Mason Crosby did, or if fact didn't do, for the Packers this year. I am fine with keeping Steven, but would also be all for them bringing in some more competition, aside from Carson Wiggs who they just signed.

Rob Bironas was the man from long distance a few years ago. Not sure what he's done since. I saw him hit a 60+ with ease, and it would have broken the record if he'd been back further. I just don't want to ever carry 2 kickers again like we did under Ruskell. We didn't even have enough healthy offensive linemen to play a game, and he was keeping Coutu on the roster. Moron.

Keep him, replace him. Doesn't matter. As long as we don't spend an actual draft pick on a kicker and just get one of the many floating around out there (Hauschka included), I'm fine. There's very little difference between them, honestly.

They are the butt of so many jokes, but that is the position will the most pressure on the team just below the quarterback. I always have respect for a good kicker and maybe moreso a good punter than can pin people behind the 10.

I really like Hauschka. He's money from under 50, and though he doesn't have the strongest leg I'd rather someone who makes all the short & mid-range kicks. He'll only be 28 when the season starts so I'd keep him around as long as we can.

No reason to take a risk on a younger kicker who may not turn out so well. With our team we will score enough points we don't need someone banging 60 yard FGs.

I am confident whenever Hauschka goes out there - which is really what you want in a kicker.

Could see us bringing in an UDFA or late draft pick to compete with Hauschka

That 3 of 8 from beyond 50 is misleading as I believe he's attempted 2 or 3 from 60+ .. Hauschka has been otherwise very reliable.

ImTheScientist wrote:This guy is the closest thing to beast mode we will ever see. You got a glimpse of that yesterday. He was instantly my favorite player when they signed him. Give the dude a chance and don't overreact or overthink preseason. Go Hawks. Lacy will rush for 1,100 and 10TDs. Bend the knee.

Olindo Mare was pretty good for us. I wouldn't mind bringing him back.

"I'm not the type to let a sleeping giant lie. I wake up the giant, slap him around, make him mad and beat him to the ground. I talk a big game because I carry a big stick." --- All-Pro Stanford Graduate

Brown was money down the stretch for the Bengals last year. I wouldn't mind if he was brought back. He's kind of a douche, but this is the same coaching staff that gave the kicking job to Jeff Reed before Hauschka was released by the Ravens.

Rat wrote:Brown was money down the stretch for the Bengals last year. I wouldn't mind if he was brought back. He's kind of a douche, but this is the same coaching staff that gave the kicking job to Jeff Reed before Hauschka was released by the Ravens.

I thought Haushka was released by the Bronchos in the preseason and then we picked him up..

I go back and forth on Steven! The dude is pure gold from under 45, maybe one of the best in the NFL. However he was the 2nd worst at PATs and 50+ last year. I just get a little ill watching him walk out there for the longer kicks. It would be nice to see the kicker line up for a 55 yarder and not know the outcome. (career long 54).

Carson Wiggs was signed to a future contract back on Feb 1st. He's got a big leg (once kicked a 67 yard field goal at Purdue) and was actually with the Seahawks in camp last year. I'd say he's the front runner if Hauschka is left to find an offer in FA.